Product Development Project Manager

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVES :

At Overseas Food Trading, we source, develop, and import food products from all around the world. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Development - Project Manager to join our growing Retail team. The Product Development Project Manager will be working on both private label and branded new products. The ideal candidate is able to work autonomously and combines technical expertise with commercial insight, translating complex product goals into clear deliverables while supporting the sales team with strategic guidance and client engagement

SUMMARY REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and / or satisfy the productivity, performance, or qualification standards for the position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Project Management & Product Development

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of product development projects—from concept to launch—ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers, compliance, supply chain, finance and design teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
• Supplier Engagement : Manage and nurture relationships with international suppliers, including onboarding, sampling, product specs, and pricing.
• Manage scope, budget, resources, and risk for multiple concurrent projects.
• Logistics & Operations Interface : Liaise with logistics and operations teams to coordinate production timelines, import requirements, documentation, and inventory flow.
• Establish and maintain the best practices for project tracking, reporting, and communication.
• Interact with suppliers as well as customers to ensure deadlines are met.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities to streamline development workflows, reporting, or supplier collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Sales Enablement & Strategic Support

Team Leadership

Incidental Duties

The above list of essential job functions describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed, additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

JOB QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory, and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential functions of this position.

Education and Experience :

Key Competencies

Language and Communication Skills :

Physical, sensory, and motor demands :